Unfortunately, I had to skip 2 weeks treatments. My wife and I tested positive for COVID. 2 Saturday’s ago, during dinner (at home, of course), she didn’t feel well and went up early. The next morning her temperature was 99.4 and she went for a rapid test. They called a couple of hours later with bad news. I had no symptoms, but was apprehensive. I notified the clinical trial administrator. I must admit I hesitated for about 10 minutes, thinking of the consequences of getting kicked out of the program. I had a moment or two thinking, maybe if I ignore it will go away. I slapped my self back to my senses, overcoming the irresponsible, emotionally charged thoughts, selfish and dangerous impulse. They set up a PCR test for early Monday morning at a drive-through site. Results did not come through by 4:30 PM but they called to let me know they were watching closely and would let me know as soon as word came from the lab. At 7 PM the bad news arrived.
The clinical trial team, my oncologist, and everyone involved have been attentive and supportive. Many of you know I am a tough grader. I have the highest praise for my Jefferson team, during this ordeal.
I had no symptoms at all for the first 5 days. No cough, no fever, no discomfort from aches or joint pain. I worked out on the elliptical a couple of times. Last weekend, fatigue set in, as distinguished from being tired. Walking from my office on the lower level to the living area on the 1st floor or to the bedroom was like hiking up a mountain at a high altitude. My wife had the low grade fever for 4 days
Notwithstanding, the fact that I had spent the better part of 3 days per week as an inpatient, I am very careful and disciplined about masking and social distance. My wife is as well, though she spent a night in the hospital and had a knee replaced 4 days before I began treatment.
My fatigue disappeared yesterday and going up and down steps is normal. My wife is symptom free and without fever for 11 days.
I suspect the more contagious variant is something we all need to be concerned about. We got through 10 months and now this. I made many trips to the hospital with my brother and twice sat all night with him in the ER. I did that because I had to, even though it was very risky.
I don’t know when or where COVID came from.
We appear to be recovered. Thank goodness.
I would like to suggest to all my fellow warriors, and their loved ones, to be even more careful than you have been. I have been hearing anecdotes about a lot of new cases hitting cautious people
I am hopeful to resume treatment on Thursday.
There is conflicting information on when I should get vaccinated. I believe they are going to suggest I wait for 60 days
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